This is the expected behavior as ibus upstream removed that functionality intentionally, you may want to try an alternative input method framework (e.g. fcitx) if you really need the feature.
** Changed in: ibus (Ubuntu) Status: New => Won't Fix -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to ibus in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1368167 Title: Keyboard: Different input for each window sources does not work after upgrading from 12.04 to 14.04 Status in ibus package in Ubuntu: Won't Fix Bug description: After upgrading from 12.04 to 14.04 keyboard indicator ignores "Different input for each window" setting in "System settings" - layout remains the same on switching b/w windows. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ibus/+bug/1368167/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp